Transmission Development Analyst Prin

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

3d•$116,255 - $151,133

About The Position

The Transmission Development Analyst performs complex strategic analysis for the Transmission Development team. The role researches and analyzes markets and competition, evaluates new business models, performs financial analysis and modeling, supports current and potential strategic investments, contributes to annual business plans and strategic recommendations, and prepares management presentations. The position supports shareholder value by coordinating execution plans for growth opportunities, developing processes to invest and manage risk, and coordinating multidisciplinary groups to meet transmission development requirements and goals. The analyst leads research strategies, market research, and analysis; supports cross-functional coordination across shared services groups and operating companies; and communicates strategic concepts, work plans, and progress to management. The role also facilitates communication and issue resolution among corporate departments, operating companies, transmission and distribution organizations, and project groups. It may support other corporate development and Grid Solutions activities and provide guidance and leadership to other analysts. The position requires flexibility as deadlines and priorities change, strong commercial judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of seven years of electric utility or related experience in business development, corporate strategy, energy marketing, financial analysis, asset management, and development.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and financial skills.
Detail-oriented.
Strong computer skills, including presentation software and Excel.
Perceptive market evaluation skills.
A sense of commercial urgency and achievement.
Ability to keep commercially sensitive items confidential.
Positive attitude, self-starter, and ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree.
Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams, developing new business proposals, understanding cost and revenue structures, and performing financial analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead, facilitate, and formulate research strategies to achieve complex Transmission Development strategic objectives, financial reporting, analysis, and fundamentals.
Support cross-functional coordination among AEP shared services groups and operating companies to develop and implement strategic objectives.
Lead complex market research and analysis, including evaluation of new and developing business models, market rules and policies, and regulations.
Research, develop, and communicate strategic concepts, work plans, and progress reports for management.
Lead and facilitate communication and issue resolution among corporate departments, operating companies, transmission and distribution organizations, and project groups.
Adapt to changing tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
Support corporate development and Grid Solutions activities across business units that require integration of cross-functional work streams.
Provide support, guidance, and leadership to other Analysts.
Support analysis and modeling, strategic investments, annual business plans, strategic recommendations, business tactics, operational and financial improvement, and management presentations.